Question 1

What races does Bield list?

Accepted Answer

Bield indexes over 1,900 endurance races worldwide, from half-marathon distance up to 200-mile ultramarathons and multi-day stage races. Races span trail, mountain, road, and backyard ultra formats across 39+ countries. The full catalogue is filterable by distance, terrain, country, date, and whether pacers or crew are allowed.

Question 2

Does Bield have 100-mile races in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bield lists a large number of 100-mile (100mi) races in the United Kingdom, including trail and mountain ultramarathons in Scotland, Wales, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and the South West. Use the distance filter on the Browse Races page to see all 100mi events, then filter by country (GB) to narrow to UK races.

Question 3

What ultramarathons are listed on Bield?

Accepted Answer

Bield indexes ultramarathons of all distances: 50K, 50 miles, 100K, 100 miles, 200 miles, backyard ultras, and multi-day stage races. Events span trail, mountain, and road terrain across the UK, Europe, North America, Australasia, and beyond. Each race page shows distance, elevation gain, terrain type, entry status, whether pacers are allowed, and links to the race website for registration.

Question 4

How many races does Bield index?

Accepted Answer

Bield currently indexes over 1,900 endurance races worldwide, with new races added continuously. All races listed are half-marathon distance or above. The full machine-readable race catalogue is available at https://app.bield.run/api/races/public.json.

Question 5

Can I find a pacer for an ultramarathon on Bield?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bield connects runners with verified pacers for ultramarathons and trail races. When you view a race on Bield, you can see whether pacers are allowed and browse available pacers who have offered their services for that event. Pacers can be free (a favour), a service swap (pacer ↔ pacer trade), or paid — Bield never takes a fee from any arrangement.

Question 6

Are race courses on Bield GPX-verified?

Accepted Answer

Many races on Bield have GPX-verified courses, meaning the route is backed by a downloadable GPX file that you can load into your GPS watch or running app. On each race page you can see whether a GPX course map is available. Races with GPX routes also display a 3D elevation profile and an interactive map.

Question 7

Does Bield list trail races in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bield indexes trail and mountain races across Scotland, including events in the Highlands, the Cairngorms, and along long-distance routes like the West Highland Way. Use the country filter (GB) and the terrain filter (trail or mountain) on the Browse Races page to see Scottish events.

Question 8

How do I find a crew for my ultramarathon?

Accepted Answer

Each race on Bield shows whether crew access is permitted. If crew are allowed, you can use Bield to find crewers who have listed themselves as available for that event and distance. Crew arrangements are managed directly between the runner and crewer — Bield provides the introduction and logistics tools (share-pack, checkpoint schedule, drop bag list) without charging a fee.

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